Archana Kottige


Archana Kottige is an Indian actress, based in Bangalore and primarily works in Kannada Films. She is known for the films like Dear Sathya, Yellow Gangs, Vijayanand, Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare and Hondisi Bareyiri.

Early life and education

Archana Kottige was in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. She did her schooling from Bengaluru and completed her graduation from Christ University. She also studied digital film making course from LV Prasad film academy.

Career

Archana Kottige started her career in 2018 with the Kannada film 'Aranyakanda' and then acted in Vaasu Naan Pakka Commercial. In 2022 she had six releases namely Dear Sathya, Triple Riding, Cutting Shop, Yellow Gangs, Made in Bengaluru and Vijayanand.
In 2023 she appeared in a brief role as Smitha in Hostel Hudugaru Bekagiddare and as Bhanu in Hondisi Bareyiri. Her performance in both the films were well received and appreciated. She also appeared in the 2023 movie Bayaluseeme and 2024 movie Jugalbandi. She received appreciation for her characters in both the movies. She will also be making her debut in Malayalam cinema with the film Shesha. She will play an antagonist with the role of police officer ASI Geetha in the film. Archana's upcoming movies include Ellara Kaaleliyatte Kaala, Shabari Searching for Raavana, Alankar Vidyarthi, Raktaksha among others.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
2018AranyakandaSuguna
2018Vaasu Naan Pakka CommercialSandhya
2022Dear SathyaAnjali
2022Cutting ShopDeepa
2022Yellow GangsPriya
2022Triple RidingRashmika
2022VijayanandVani Sankeshwar
2022Made in BengaluruRachana
2023Hondisi BareyiriBhanu
2023Hostel Hudugaru BekagiddareSmitha
2024JugalbandhiMiddle-class girl
2025ForestMeenakshi-
2025Mark
2026Rakkasapuradhol-
TBAShabari Searching for Raavana
TBAAlankar Vidyarthi
TBARaktaksha
TBABayaluseeme Pallavi